What is the flower stock called?

Stock (also called Matthiola incana, Gillyflower, perfume plant) is one of the most fragrant flowers you can grow. Its scent is described as both sweet and spicy, not to mention incredibly pleasant.

What does stock mean in flowers?

happy life and contented existence
A symbol of happy life and contented existence, the stock flower, with its sweet, heady-scented blooms, is native to Southwestern Greece and the Mediterranean. Typically found in white, pink, red or lilac, stock is also called gillyflower or Virginia stock.

What is a plant called stock?

Matthiola incana
Stock, Matthiola incana, is a member of the Brassicaceae family of plants that includes cabbages. Originating in Europe, it is easily cultivated in all temperate zones, and is especially prized by cottage gardeners for its terminal clusters of fragrant, showy blossoms.

Why is it called stock flower?

Stock flowers’ botanical name is Matthiola, believed to be named after Pierandrea Matthiola, an Italian botanist and doctor who cultivated these flowers because he thought they might have medicinal values that promoted love and lust due to their strong scent.

What is white stock flowers?

Stock White Flower is refined and graceful with ruffled blooms that adorn tall leafy stalks. A true white flower that releases a captivating scent, Stock will add an exquisite touch to a classic romantic wedding or First Communion.

What is flower stalk?

The stalk of a flower, leaf, or fruit is the thin part that joins it to the plant or tree.

What does the stock flower look like?

Stock’s botanical name is Matthiola incana, and it is a member of the brassica family. The blue-green leaves do somewhat resemble tiny cabbage leaves, and when the flowers drop off the remaining foliage looks somewhat like brassicas gone to seed.

Will stock flowers rebloom?

2. Cut off the entire flower spike to the next lateral bud with a clean pair of garden scissors when all of its flowers have faded. The next lateral bud is usually at the joint between the first set of leaves under the flower spike and the stem. The stock plant should send up an additional flush of bloom.

When should I cut my stock flowers?

Harvesting/Vase Life: Harvest when one-third to one-half of the blossoms on a stem are open and remove most of the foliage. Stock is an extremely long lasting cut and will last up to 10 days when water is changed frequently.

Is stock a line flower?

Examples of line flowers are: gladiolus, liatris, snapdragon, delphinium, tuberose, veronica, curly willow, bells-of-Ireland, stock.

What is lavender stock?

Stock, also known as Matthiola, is a single or double flower that works great as a filler. Each stem has 8 fragrant flowers on average that will bloom completely. Stock is packed in bunches of 10 stems. Stem lengths available: 40 to 50 cm.